Steel-cut oats and rolled oats

*Steel cut oats are whole oat grains (also called “groats”) that have been cut without being processed or cooked first into 2-3 pieces by sharp metal blades. Steel cut oats are a favorite fiber-rich, filling breakfast food to start off the day. Steel cut oats can be used as a hot breakfast cereal, baked into breads, or as a tasty risotto.

Steel cut oats are not preprocessed and that makes them a stronger prebiotic. Prebiotics help beneficial “good guy” bacteria in human gut and keep human healthy by reducing inflammation throughout the body. In addition, because of their higher soluble fiber content, steel cut oats keep feel full longer and help to lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.

Cooking time is about 20 to 30 minutes. The larger the size of the pieces, the longer they will take to cook. They will have a chewy texture.

*Rolled oats, also called old-fashioned rolled oats, are hulled (outer skin removed), cooked (either or both steamed and/or toasted) and then rolled flat, which makes them easier to cook but at the expense of some nutrients and other factors.

There are soft, fluffy texture when cooked and cooking time is about 5-7 minutes.
Steel-cut oats and rolled oats